On this episode of The Strive305 Economic Fellowship Podcast, host Clint John Jr. sits down with Ana Maria Rodriguez, a Florida State Senator representing District 40, which includes Monroe County and parts of Miami-Dade County. Senator Rodriguez shares insights from her career in public service, di
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Soccer fans received a first-class seat to the fun at the FIFA Fan Fest in Bayfront Park. 7News asked soccer fans about their thoughts ahead of Scotland’s and Brazil’s World Cup match. “Great,” said a Scot fan. “It’s gonna be 3-2 to Scotland,” said a Scot fan. Inside the FIFA Fan Fest, fans of Scotl
A Miami-Dade Public Schools bus struck a teenager riding a scooter Wednesday morning, but the teen avoided serious injury, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.The incident occurred just before 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Northwest 27th Avenue and 122nd Street. Surveillance footage from
The Tartan Army may have taken over the streets of South Florida, but they weren't the only fans making their presence felt ahead of Scotland's World Cup showdown against Brazil.Thousands of soccer fans from around the world gathered at FIFA Fan Fest to watch the highly anticipated match, creating a
From the soccer players to their enthusiastic supporters, the energy at Miami Stadium has picked up significantly ahead of Scotland’s and Brazil’s World Cup match. Scottish and Brazilian fans have arrived at Miami Stadium for what is expected to be an epic Wednesday. “It’s an absolute dream to be pl
Surveillance footage from a nearby business captured the collision, showing the teenager limping away from the scene before collapsing near his scooter.
As fans made their way to Miami Stadium to see Brazil battle Scotland in their critical last match of the group stage, many made sure to take some time to soak in the moment before the game. While they’re opponents on the pitch, it was hard to tell fans of either team were rooting against each other
Passionate fans of both teams gather at FIFA Fan Festival in downtown Miami to celebrate the match.
Overcast weather doesn't stop both fanbases from showing up to the stadium and rooting for Scotland or Brazil.
Officials are scaling back their response to multiple brush fires that erupted in West Miami-Dade. Photos sent by a passenger aboard a flight heading to Miami International Airport shows the fires are nearly completely put out after burning for more than a week. At one point, authorities shut down s
Residents, family members and community leaders gathered early Wednesday morning in Surfside to mark five years since the collapse of Champlain Towers South, a tragedy that killed 98 people and forever changed the South Florida community.The annual Lighting of the Torch ceremony took place at 1:15 a
Tickets to the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be scarce and very expensive, but there are several ways soccer fans can watch all 104 matches scheduled across the United States, Mexico and Canada in the tournament now underway. "Imagine, with this World Cup, a Super Bowl every single day for five week
A beloved Miami restaurant turned into a bet and bite for World Cup fans. Hard Rock Bet transformed La Sandwicherie in Wynwood into the “Hard Rock Bet Super Sub Shop” on Wednesday for a one-day-only experience. Miami Hurricanes legend Michael Irvin and former Colombian soccer captain Carlos Valderra
The World Cup action isn’t just happening on the pitch; it’s happening all around Miami bars, too. A 305 supper club is serving up collectible glasses with bottomless team-inspired cocktails. And the goal is to match fandom with every sip. Deco’s got the inside scoop on the spirited showdown. Hootin
Otto López homered, Xavier Edwards had an RBI single in the fifth and the Miami Marlins beat the Texas Rangers 4-2 on Wednesday.López's two-run shot in the eighth off reliever Cole Winn gave him a 33rd multi-hit game and raised his major league-leading batting average to .340. Ló
MIAMI (AP) — Otto López homered, Xavier Edwards had an RBI single in the fifth and the Miami Marlins beat the Texas Rangers 4-2 on Wednesday. López’s two-run shot in the eighth off reliever Cole Winn gave him a 33rd multi-hit game and raised his major league-leading batting average to .340. López al
I’m a little bit country, and normally, I’m a little bit rock and roll. But this Thursday, we’re all grabbing our cowboy boots and denim! Deco’s resident cowboy Alex Miranda is here to tell us why. Howdy, y’all! The biggest names in country music are hitting the stage at CMA Fest. Deco’s dishing wit
Want to hit the open seas like a movie star? Now’s your chance, and you can thank a certain Disney heroine for the opportunity. The boat featured in the upcoming live-action version of Moana has set sail. The vessel’s maiden voyage took place out west, in Marina del Rey. But don’t go buying plane ti
A 61-year-old man was arrested in Miami Beach early Wednesday after police said he falsely claimed to be an FBI agent while causing a disturbance at a South Beach nightclub. Nelson Mauricio Aviles was charged with falsely personating an officer, disorderly conduct and resisting an officer without vi
A well-known French TV host has apologized after she criticized a soccer star's decision to leave the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child.The controversy started after Belgium forward Jérémy Doku announced that he planned to fly to London so he could be with his wife for t
South Florida will be kicking off Independence Day celebrations with festive parades, family-friendly events, and fireworks lighting up the night sky. At Miami International Airport, Miami-Dade County previewed its own spin on the 250th anniversary landmark moment, called “Miami-Dade 250.” “On July
South Florida will be kicking off Independence Day celebrations with festive parades, family-friendly events, and fireworks lighting up the night sky. At Miami International Airport, Miami-Dade County previewed its own spin on the 250th anniversary landmark moment, called “Miami-Dade 250.” “On July
Rescue crews rushed a child to the hospital after the young victim was struck by a school bus in Northwest Miami-Dade, officials said. Surveillance video captured the moment the child was struck just feet from a transportation depot, at around 7 a.m. on Wednesday. The footage shows the victim in the
A serious case of canine jealousy was caught on camera during a Miami Marlins game at loanDepot Park. The moment happened Monday, as the Marlins hosted “Bark at the Park.” The jumbotron caught one dog devouring a hot dog while another four-legged spectator was caught looking and drooling from a few
Some showers and thunderstorms started to pop up across portions of South Florida on Wednesday afternoon, but it won't bring much relief fro the scorching temperatures in the region.
Former University of Miami football player Rashaun Jones is facing a new charge while he awaits his second murder trial in the case of his former teammate Bryan Pata.
It was a somber day across South Florida as the Town of Surfside came together to honor the 98 people who died when the Champlain Towers South collapsed five years ago. CBS News Miami’s Marybel Rodriguez has more.
A man already in custody in Broward County on an unrelated murder charge has been accused in the shooting death of a teenager in Miami-Dade in 2019.According to the Miami Gardens Police Department, Warren Masai Pollock, 25, was arrested in the shooting death of 17-year-old Rodney Hinds Jr.Warren Mas
A man already in custody on an unrelated murder charge has been arrested again in the shooting death of a teenager in October 2019.
The world will again descend upon South Florida as Scotland takes on Brazil in the FIFA Men's World Cup match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on Wednesday evening.Scotland is hoping it will qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time after eight previous group stage exits.A
Two men were arrested Tuesday after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office investigators said they helped orchestrate a staged crash in Miami in an attempt to make fraudulent insurance claims. Carlos Leyva-Sama, 36, and Nicolas Israel Caprile, 23, were taken into custody following an investigation into a singl
A South Florida woman got the chance to come on down when she appeared as a contestant on The Price is Right, and her appearance is sure to go viral. CBS News Miami’s Austin Carter has the hilarious interview.
Andy Robertson and his Scotland teammates have watched their fans march through the streets of Miami and Boston, celebrating baseball games with beers and bagpipes as if they were attending a soccer match.Scotland wants to give the Tartan Army much more to celebrate on Wednesday, when it faces Brazi
When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was asked about the toll of the conflict with Iran in March, he told reporters that "almost 90%" of the 400 injured American service members had sustained only minor injuries and had since returned to duty.Now, some of those wounded soldiers tell CBS News the inju
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate for the first time approved a war powers resolution Tuesday seeking to block U.S. military action against Iran, as lawmakers warily watch President Donald Trump’s efforts to resolve a conflict that the administration launched on its own and now needs Congress to fund. It
It's going to be another hazy, hot and humid day across South Florida on Wednesday.An air quality alert continues for Miami-Dade County until 3 p.m. due to the smoke from the wildfires that continue to burn in Miami-Dade, which are lowering the air quality.The air quality alert in effect on Wednesda
Happy Wednesday, June 24, 2026. South Florida! Hopefully everyone has been able to cool down after a few days of intense heat across South Florida. A heat advisory was issued on Tuesday for Miami-Dade and Broward County as feels-like temperatures soared well into the low 100s. And while this morning
A Miami-Dade judge has found a South Florida mother not guilty by reason of insanity in the death of her 15-month-old daughter, siding with defense attorneys who argued she was suffering from a COVID-related psychotic break at the time of the killing.The ruling came Tuesday after a two-day bench tri
CBS News Miami offers tips to help you when you’re Making Ends Meet, and with Amazon Prime Day in full swing, taking advantage can help save you money. But other retailers are offering deals, too.
It's going to be another scorcher in South Florida on Wednesday, but no heat advisories have been issued as the chances for showers and thunderstorms increase as we head into the afternoon hours.
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